Competition: Championship
Market: Bristol City win
Odds: 21/20 @ 1xBet
Looking to open the 2023/24 Championship campaign with an early statement on home soil, Bristol City will welcome Preston to Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon.
Starting with the hosts, while Bristol City might have been disappointed after settling for a bottom-half Championship finish last season, the Robins certainly enjoyed a stellar summer flurry. Along with signing off their pre-season preparations with a gritty 1-0 victory away at Portsmouth, Nigel Pearson’s men should find the mood in their camp at a real high. In fact, along with storming their way to a stunning 7-1 romp against Swindon back on July 18th, the former Watford boss saw his side unbeaten in all six of their summer showdowns. It should also be noted, including an 8-0 victory against Newport last month, it should be noted that Saturday’s hosts notched a staggering 25 strikes on that six-match pre-season run. With some in their camp looking to mount a genuine play-off charge this time around, the Robins should be smelling the chance to make an early statement this weekend.
As for the visitors, while Bristol City might have enjoyed a stellar pre-season flurry, the same cannot be said for a struggling Preston. Despite shocking many last year as they claimed an eye-catching top-half finish, Ryan Lowe’s men certainly failed to match a similar level during their summer preparations. Along with signing off their pre-season preparations with a toothless 2-0 defeat against National League outfit Stockport, the former Bury boss saw his squad muster just one win from their five friendly showdowns. Facing a tough test when they open the 2023/24 campaign this weekend, Preston should be worried by a nightmare record against Saturday’s hosts. including back-to-back 2-1 defeats at the hands of the Robins last season, it should be noted that Lowe’s men have failed to win any of their last five meetings. Given their different levels of summer success, we are backing a home victory at Ashton Gate.
Bet: Bristol City 21/20 to beat Preston in Saturday’s Championship showdown @ 1xBet
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